GL Import External Images Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/gl-import-external-images

Import and insert images to WordPress Media Library from external URLs.

800 active installs v3.1 PHP 7.0+ WP 2.6.0+ Updated Nov 29, 2024
downloadexternal-imagesimageimportmedia-library
92
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is GL Import External Images Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 92/100

GL Import External Images has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "gl-import-external-images" plugin version 3.1 exhibits a generally positive security posture based on the static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, and external HTTP requests is commendable. The presence of a nonce check on the single AJAX handler is also a good practice. However, the critical concern lies in the output escaping. Only 20% of the outputs are properly escaped, meaning a significant portion of the plugin's output could be vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This is particularly concerning given the plugin's function might involve processing and displaying external data, which could be manipulated to inject malicious scripts. The lack of any recorded vulnerabilities in its history is a positive indicator, but it should not overshadow the identified XSS risk within the code itself.

Key Concerns

  • Low percentage of properly escaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

GL Import External Images Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

GL Import External Images Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
1 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

20% escaped5 total outputs
Attack Surface

GL Import External Images Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_gliei_actiongl-import-external-images.php:112
WordPress Hooks 2
actionpost-upload-uigl-import-external-images.php:18
filterimage_sideload_extensionsgl-import-external-images.php:120
Maintenance & Trust

GL Import External Images Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.7.5
Last updatedNov 29, 2024
PHP min version7.0
Downloads7K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings6
Active installs800
Developer Profile

GL Import External Images Developer Profile

Asiqur Rahman

2 plugins · 810 total installs

86
trust score
Avg Security Score
89/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect GL Import External Images

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
gliei-wrapgliei-inputgliei-urlgliei-submitgliei-submit-btngliei-message
Data Attributes
name="url"class="gliei-url"name="gliei_nonce"class="gliei_nonce"class="gliei-submit-btn button-primary"
JS Globals
gliei_import_imagegliei_nonceajaxurlwp
REST Endpoints
/wp-json/
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about GL Import External Images